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Gloucestershire Association of Parish & Town Councils

Who we are

Gloucestershire Clerks and Councillors - this is your website.

We are the organisation financed by subscriptions from member councils to support, advise and train them to represent their communities to the best of their abilities. Almost all the parish and town councils and parish meetings in Gloucestershire are members. Our services are for member councils only.

Our specialist field is in town and parish council law and procedures, but we can advise or signpost on a wide range of issues, including employment matters, financial controls, allotments, burial grounds, village greens and risk management.

We also have a role in representing our member councils at national level. We have a direct link to the National Association of Local Councils which lobbies national government on our behalf.

Chief Officer: Alison Robinson

What we do (Member Benefits)

WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU

We provide:

advice on Town and Parish Council law and procedures, through the website and by contacting the office – the fundamentals to keep a council legal in its activities and engaged with its community in a way that helps to pre-empt unpleasant situations arising

training for Councillors and Clerks, either through courses open to all, or specifically requested by a council for its members

coaching for CiLCA, the clerks' professional qualification

the latest information and guidance from government and other authorities

a comprehensive website with legal advice on specific topics; job vacancies; model documents; and essential guides to good practice